China’s Reported U.S. Treasury Holdings Fall to $590.7 Billion
China held $590.7 billion of U.S. Treasury securities at the end of August, down from $699.7 billion a year earlier, according to U.S. Treasury data.
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2026 -- China’s U.S. Treasury holdings stood at $590.7 billion at the end of August, down from $699.7 billion a year earlier, according to U.S. Treasury data released Friday.
Fortune described the amount as the lowest in 18 years.